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UN Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia; Riyadh Seeks Pakistan, Turkey Support
- •The UN Security Council strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.
- •Saudi Arabia is preparing military talks with Pakistan and Turkey to strengthen security arrangements under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
- •The agreement commits the three nations to mutual defense if any one of them comes under attack, with Turkey's chief of general staff expected in Saudi Arabia for discussions.
- •Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan called on troops to defend the kingdom, emphasizing it as a major duty.
- •Houthi attacks have intensified since July, raising concerns about their impact on energy infrastructure and shipping through key waterways.
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The UN Security Council strongly condemned the continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure that resulted in injuries. French UN envoy Jérôme Bonnafont delivered the joint statement, marking a rare show of unity by the council against the escalating aggression.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are preparing talks between their military chiefs to strengthen security coordination and support the kingdom under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The mutual-defence pact commits all three nations to defend one another if attacked.
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, called on Saudi soldiers, border guards, and coalition forces to remain prepared to defend the kingdom. He described protecting Saudi territory from aggression as a major religious and national duty.
